University of West Florida
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state Florida residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 9,330 students.
About This School
University of West Florida is a public institution located in Pensacola, Florida with approximately 9,330 undergraduate students enrolled. University of West Florida has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 58%. The average net price after financial aid is $9,364 per year. The graduation rate is 59%, and the typical graduate earns $43,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of West Florida is a public university in Pensacola, Florida, United States. Established in 1963 as a member institution of the State University System of Florida, the University of West Florida is a comprehensive research university without faculties of law or medicine, a designated space-grant institution, and sits on the third largest campus in the State University System, at 1,600 acres (650 ha). The university's mascot is Argie the Argonaut and its logo is the chambered nautilus.
This is a solid, affordable option for students who want a real university experience without a crushing financial burden — at just $8,155/year average net price and a low median debt of $13,000 at graduation, the value proposition is genuinely strong. The 88% freshman retention rate suggests students are generally happy once they arrive, and the sprawling 1,600-acre Pensacola campus offers a true college environment. The main caution: a 62% graduation rate means a meaningful number of students don't finish, and median earnings of $43,400 a decade out are modest, so students should be intentional about choosing a program with clear career traction.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.
Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 18% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 318 | $89,346 | $88,910 | +$436 |
| Psychology, General | 177 | $45,101 | $50,706 | −$5,605 |
| Biology, General | 112 | $48,576 | $57,214 | −$8,638 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | 108 | $55,704 | $61,296 | −$5,592 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 104 | $48,645 | $54,562 | −$5,917 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 101 | $51,352 | $56,359 | −$5,007 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 86 | $67,651 | $68,407 | −$756 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 56 | $42,115 | $41,367 | +$748 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 54 | $79,520 | $92,374 | −$12,854 |
| Social Work | 53 | $45,806 | $51,790 | −$5,984 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 51 | $91,813 | $100,647 | −$8,834 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 50 | $46,631 | $55,378 | −$8,747 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (9,330 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
University of West Florida
11000 University Parkway
Pensacola, FL 32514-5750
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of West Florida?
University of West Florida has an acceptance rate of 58%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is University of West Florida hard to get into?
University of West Florida is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of 58%. Solid grades and a complete application give most applicants a real shot.
How much does University of West Florida cost?
The average net price at University of West Florida is about $9,364 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at University of West Florida?
University of West Florida has a graduation rate of 59%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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